Executive Summary – Senior Pre-Construction & Major Projects Leader
The candidate is an accomplished C-suite leader in the construction and built environment sector with over thirty years’ experience at executive and director level across the UK, Europe, and international markets. Specialising in pre-construction, operations, and business-unit leadership for multi-disciplinary infrastructure contractors, they have a demonstrable track record of aligning strategic business objectives with robust project delivery. Their expertise closely aligns with complex Tier 1 contractor requirements, offering deep knowledge of project setup, tender management, and significant works mobilisation within regulated environments.
Technically, the candidate has delivered and overseen major capital projects exceeding £1 billion in cumulative value, including large-scale airport expansions, marine and civil infrastructure programmes, and urban regeneration across EMEA and Australia. Their portfolio is defined by operational leadership and board-level accountability in constructing critical infrastructure often under live-site conditions across frameworks utilising NEC, FIDIC, and other contract forms. The candidate’s remit has included negotiating joint ventures, managing pre-construction and bid teams, and developing new market entry strategies for diversified contractors.
A recognised leader of high-performing teams, the candidate has held full P&L and functional responsibility for departments of up to 20 professionals, successfully building and restructuring teams that deliver against commercial and programme expectations. They are adept at stakeholder management from government and institutional clients to technical partners, and are credited with instilling collaborative, trust-driven cultures that foster innovation and continuous improvement. Their management ethos emphasises empowerment, cross-cultural agility, and transparent communication qualities aligned to progressive, value-led organisations.
Motivated by opportunities for business growth and transformation, and by the challenge of embedding best practice in evolving markets, the candidate is seeking roles that leverage their strategic insight, international experience, and operational rigour. With a proven ability to de-risk major project launches, unify multi-disciplinary teams, and deliver sustained results in high-stakes environments, they represent an exceptionally low-risk, high-value appointment for senior leadership within top-tier contractors or client organisations seeking a step-change in delivery performance.